MEDEA AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT ~ OPEN CASTING CALL

Description

THE STORY

This classic Greek tragedy tells the story of the princess Medea, who, having given up everything for her husband, Jason, is now faced with his heartless adultry. With the blood of the gods in her veins, Medea seeks to take brutal revenge on Jason and in doing so, risks everything.

Medea is a timeless story of rage, sacrifice and what it means to be a human and a goddess.

N.B: we will be casting two actors to play the role of Medea on stage together; the given age ranges are preferred but not compulsory.

Medea (Human)
Female-presenting, playing age 20-30
The mortal part of Medea, who values human connections and relationships. Moral, strong-minded, emotionally mature.

Medea (Goddess)
Female-presenting, playing age 20-30
The immortal part of Medea, who values her safety, strength and independance. Driven, powerful, determined.

Jason
Male-presenting, playing age 20-30
Husband to Medea, betrayed her for the King's daughter, claiming to do so to raise their family's social standing. Sees himself as rational, one-track mind, difficult.

Creon
Male-presenting, playing age 40-50

King of Corinth (where the play is set), invested in Jason's relationship with his daughter. Stern, domineering, impatient.

Nurse
Female-presenting, playing age 30-60
The minder of Medea and Jason's two sons. An observer of all, but especially of Medea. Priorities lie with the childern. Compassionate, wise, observant.

Aegeus

Male-presenting, playing age 40-50

King of Athens, an old friend to Medea who has her best interests at heart. Kind, wise, empathetic.

Chorus
Presenting as any gender, no age preference
The voices of the people, they lend an ear to the woes of Medea and are the strongest connection between the audience and the players. A strong presence.

Messenger
Presenting as any gender, playing age 18-30
Delivers the tragic news at the end of the play, a strong storytelling role with extended monologue.

Attendant
Presenting as any gender, playing age 30-60
Cares for the childern outside the home, also acts as a servant who transfers information.